Windmill Close Warton, North Warwickshire
33 addresses across 2 postcodes (B79), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28400974.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £345,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 6, D: 11).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in North Warwickshire costs £2,532 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Polesworth, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pooley Country Park, is about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 77 to 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £233,000 | £233,000 | £233,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £255,000 | £225,000 | £285,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2012 | 3 | £115,000 | £105,000 | £127,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £121,300 | £121,300 | £121,300 |
| 2002 | 1 | £97,950 | £97,950 | £97,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 18 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £345,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Oct 2022 | 13 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2022 | 19 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 27 May 2022 | 30 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2019 | 4 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £233,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2018 | 7 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2018 | 5 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2017 | 27 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2016 | 4 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2015 | 21 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £161,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2014 | 28 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Aug 2012 | 29 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2012 | 25 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £127,500 | |
| 1 Feb 2012 | 5 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2007 | 5 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2004 | 7 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £121,300 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Aug 2002 | 28 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £97,950 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 6 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £68,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Mar 1999 | 15 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £64,500 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Dec 1998 | 18 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 3 Dec 1998 | 18 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 10 B79 0JA | Semi-detached | £45,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (19). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1950-1966 (7); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15).
Council tax
What each band costs in North Warwickshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,532 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,688 | £1,969 | £2,251 | £2,532 | £3,095 | £3,657 | £4,220 | £5,064 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (28% of about 1,100 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Borough wide.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hatters Arms, Church Road, Warton: up to 7 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 24 September 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 77 m and 82 m above sea level (80 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 0HT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B79 0JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Polesworth 150 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Atherstone 113,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Wilnecote (Staffs) 99,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windmill Close Warton | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Atherstone | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22.4 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Polesworth Pharmacy | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Polesworth Dental Centre | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital | 9.7 km (6.1 miles) |
| Police station | Thornhill Road Police Station | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Moto - Tamworth - Amenity, Green Lane Cashzone | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Pooley Country Park 59 ha | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,750 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,960 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grendon Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Stiper's Hill Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Pipe Lane Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Hungerford's Clump | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Hoo Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Alvecote Pools | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 33 |
1 of the street's 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warton Nethersole's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| The Nethersole CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warton Post Office & Stores B79 0JH | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Office at Warton B79 0JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Orton Road (14); On or near Red Marl Way (4); On or near Little Warton Road (4); On or near Copeland Close (3); On or near The Hills (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Barn End Road · Warton Mill · The Briars · Little Warton Road · Barn End Road · Red Marl Way · Woodwinds Close · The Hills · Copeland Close · Chilwell Close · Ivycroft Road · Skylark View
All the streets in B79 and across North Warwickshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.